AP Blot - SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION 3
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Doc. N° MDS-AP-26-00-02
Rev.01
Date: 02.04.2009
Page 30
3.3.2. REGULAR DILUTOR UNIT MAINTENANCE
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Visually check the following components:
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Tubing connecting Valve – Probe.
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Syringe plunger
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Syringe
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Peristaltic Pump tubing
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Shaking plane
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Calibration Strip
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Camera
Every 4 months
Ref. para. 3.3.2.1.
3.3.2.1.
Visual checks
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Tubing connecting Valve – Probe:
Check that there is no narrowing or kinks or obstructions on any of this tubing.
If these faults are found the tubing can be substituted as described in para. 3.3.3.1.
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Syringe plunger:
Check that the syringe plunger and tip are in good condition (they should be clean and without any liquid dripping
from syringe bottom).
If condition is unsatisfactory, substitute plunger following procedure described in para. 4.8.5.
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Syringe:
Check that syringe glass is in good condition. If any damage can be seen then substitute syringe following procedure
described in paragraph 4.8.5.
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Peristaltic pump tubing:
Check that tubing is in good condition and more specifically check that there are no traces of rubber around pump
area. If condition or area is unsatisfactory change this rubber tubing as described in para. 3.3.3.5.
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Shaking plane:
Check that shaking movement is smooth, with no obstructions or hesitations. If movement is unsatisfactory check
shaking mechanism as described in Para. 3.6.1.1.
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Camera Calibration strip:
Check that camera calibration strip is clean and intact. If condition is unsatisfactory, clean off strip with a clean cloth
and/or substitute strip.
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Camera:
Check that electrical cable is correctly plugged in
